obituaries

Jan 12, 2007

HANSON: After a courageous battle with cancer it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Hanson on January 12, 2007, at age 65. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years Neil; children Corinne Teetaert (Jim), Irene Fawcett (Kim), Ron (Jill); grandchildren Jamie, Amie, and Kaitlyn, and brother Tree Ellams. Carol was predeceased...

Jan 12, 2007

ARMSTRONG: The death of Jim Armstrong, beloved husband of Kay and dear father of Glenn, Wayne and Janice, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 12, 2007. The Ceremony to Celebrate Jim's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 2:30 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish, may...

Jan 11, 2007

Brandon Sun MORGAN: The death of Richard "Ri" Morgan of Brandon, beloved husband of Vicki, dear father of Jody, Mark, Reva, and Hugh, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on January 11, 2007. Mr. Morgan had been employed with Manitoba Hydro for many years. The Ceremony to Celebrate Ri's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North,...

Jan 9, 2007

MCLACHLAN: It is with sadness the family announces the passing of D.W. "Bill" McLachlan on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home at the age of 87 years. Bill is survived by his wife of sixty-four years Leila and his three children and their families. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service...

Jan 8, 2007

WATSON: The death of Ralph James Watson occurred at the Assiniboine Centre on Monday, January 8, 2007. Ralph was born in the Rounthwaite District on April 27, 1926, the son of Walker and Edith Watson. He worked for Imperial Oil in Brandon and later joined the Brandon City Police in 1959, retiring as Detective Sergeant in 1985. Ralph was a...

Jan 5, 2007

Jan 3, 2007

KULCHYCKY: Catherine Jean Kulchycky, beloved wife of Adam, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Jean was born on June 27, 1926 at Crawford Park, Manitoba, the daughter of Dave and Alice Young. She will be lovingly remembered by: her husband, Adam; children, Judy (Rick) Sample; Murray Kulchyski and Marty (Glynys) Kulchyski. Her memory...

Jan 2, 2007

Reverend Anthony Thaddeus Korewa, pastor of St. Hedwig's Parish in Brandon and a Priest of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg died at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Father Korewa was born in Warsaw, Poland on March 14, 1917. Father Korewa was ordained on December 6, 1952 for the diocese of Chelmno, Poland at Basilique Sacre-Coeur in...

Dec 31, 2006

ZAVISLAK: Lloyd Edward Zavislak of Brandon, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Lloyd was born in Brandon, Manitoba on July 18, 1940, the youngest son born to Frank and Pearl Zavislak. He was raised on a farm south of Brandon and attended Cornwallis School. Lloyd married Leona in 1963 and they had four...

Dec 31, 2006

JOHNSTON: The death of Orland Ivan Johnston of Brandon occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Orland was born in the Seneca Township, Haldimand County, Ontario on April 1, 1931. He is survived by his wife Marlene, daughter Cheryl Couturier of Brandon and son Neil (Shirley) Johnston of Lanark, Ontario. There are four grandchildren; Danielle...

Dec 30, 2006

FAGG: The death of Archie Fagg of Brandon, beloved husband of Ina and dear father of Barbara (Corey) Dinsdale and Beverly (Wayne) Otley, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Cremation will take place with a graveside and interment service to be held in late May of 2007. Flowers are gratefully declined at this time....

Dec 30, 2006

MARCINO: Edward Marcino passed away at his residence, Fairview Home, on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Edward was born on September 22, 1922 in the RM of Clanwilliam, the eldest child of Mac and Caroline Marcino. He was raised on a farm in the Erickson area while receiving his education in Erickson and Clanwilliam. Edward farmed with his father before joining...

Dec 30, 2006

CULBERTSON: Wesley Rutledge "Wes" Culbertson, beloved husband of Gail passed away peacefully at his residence in Brandon on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Wes was born in Brandon on September 24, 1921, one of nine children born to John and Sophia Culbertson. He received his education at Fleming and Earl Oxford Schools. Wes later joined the Army, serving overseas with the...

Dec 29, 2006

HUNTINGHAWK: On Friday, December 29, 2006, with family by her side, after a very brave battle with illness, Margaret Huntinghawk (nee Patrick) left us to begin a journey into the spirit world. Margaret is survived by: her loving children, Richard (Debbie), Elvin (Cheryl), Anne Huntinghawk, Cindy Terpstra, Helen Huntinghawk (Henry), Darcy Huntinghawk, Candace Huntinghawk, and Angela Huntinghawk (Daniel). She also...

Dec 29, 2006

STAPLETON: The peaceful passing of Norma Louise Stapleton occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, December 29, 2006. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. The Ceremony to Celebrate Norma's Life will be held at Memories Chapel on Thursday, January 4,...

Dec 28, 2006

SHADLOCK: The death of Elizabeth Mary (Betty) Shadlock, beloved wife of Nick, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Thursday, December 28, 2006. The family will receive friends at a visitation held at Memories Chapel, 330 - 18th Street North on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Ceremony to Celebrate Betty's Life will be...

Dec 27, 2006

WPG FREE PRESS EDWIN CHARLES CHOWN It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father Edwin Charles Chown on December 27, 2006. Ed was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan on May 29, 1924 and moved to Elkhorn, Manitoba in 1926. He attended Elkhorn School until employed with CP Rail in 1942. He joined the army in 1943 and...

Dec 22, 2006

THORNE: The death of John William "Jack" Thorne of Brandon, occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, December 22, 2006. Jack was born in the Lake Audie District, Manitoba on December 11, 1938. Jack is survived by two daughters Rena and Jacqueline; siblings Joe Thorne, Jean Erickson, Madeline (Gilmour) Lund, Howard (Donna) Thorne. There are numerous nieces and...

Dec 21, 2006

MACDONALD: John Brian MacDonald of Brandon passed away peacefully on December 21, 2006 at Fairview Home after a lengthy illness. Brian and his twin brother, Kevin, were born on April 3, 1934, to parents John and Mary MacDonald in Dunrea. Brian grew up on the family farm affectionately called Section 9. In 1957, Brian married Joyce Little from Hilton. They...

Dec 20, 2006

MARTIN: Lorne Martin of Brandon, Manitoba passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Betty and sons Scott and Bradley. The Funeral Ceremony will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Flowers are...